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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.88 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.88 and 163.26 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.88 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.88 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.88 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 119,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,486.73/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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