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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.46, 731.11 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.46, 731.11 and 162.82 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.46 : 731.11 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.46/731.11 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.46x = 731.11 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.46x = 119,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,040.90/487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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