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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 731.72 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 731.72 and 163.12 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 731.72 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/731.72 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 731.72 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 119,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,358.17/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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