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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 731.04 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 731.04 and 162.76 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 731.04 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/731.04 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 731.04 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 118,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,984.07/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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