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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 732.09 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 732.09 and 163.28 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 732.09 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/732.09 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 732.09 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 119,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535.66/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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