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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.74, 731.44 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.74, 731.44 and 163.04 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.74 : 731.44 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.74/731.44 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.74x = 731.44 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.74x = 119,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,249.91/487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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