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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 732 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 732 and 163.38 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 732 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/732 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 732 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 119,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,594.16/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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