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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.87, 731.80 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.87, 731.80 and 163.23 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.87 : 731.80 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.87/731.80 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.87x = 731.80 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.87x = 119,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,454.66/487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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