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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 731.13 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 731.13 and 162.66 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 731.13 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/731.13 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 731.13 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 118,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,925.61/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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