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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 731.76 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 731.76 and 163.24 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 731.76 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/731.76 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 731.76 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 119,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,452.50/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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