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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 731.88 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 731.88 and 163.31 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 731.88 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/731.88 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 731.88 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 119,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,525.15/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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