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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 731.67 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 731.67 and 163.32 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 731.67 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/731.67 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 731.67 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 119,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,496.34/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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