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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.65, 731.28 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.65, 731.28 and 163.05 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.65 : 731.28 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.65/731.28 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.65x = 731.28 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.65x = 119,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,235.20/487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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