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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 731.52 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 731.52 and 163.26 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 731.52 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/731.52 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 731.52 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 119,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,427.96/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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