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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 731.34 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 731.34 and 162.92 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 731.34 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/731.34 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 731.34 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 119,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,149.91/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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