Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 731.50 and 163.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487.62, 731.50 and 163.02 is: 244.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.62 : 731.50 = 163.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.62/731.50 = 163.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.62x = 731.50 × 163.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.62x = 119,249.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,249.13/487.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244.55
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