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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.76, 731.66 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.76, 731.66 and 163.04 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.76 : 731.66 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.76/731.66 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.76x = 731.66 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.76x = 119,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,285.37/487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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