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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 731.64 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 731.64 and 163.16 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 731.64 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/731.64 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 731.64 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 119,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,374.38/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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