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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.65, 731.21 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.65, 731.21 and 162.99 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.65 : 731.21 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.65/731.21 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.65x = 731.21 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.65x = 119,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,179.10/487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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