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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 731.13 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 731.13 and 162.82 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 731.13 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/731.13 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 731.13 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 119,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,042.59/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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