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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 730.99 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 730.99 and 162.75 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 730.99 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/730.99 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 730.99 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 118,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,968.62/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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