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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 731.79 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 731.79 and 163.35 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 731.79 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/731.79 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 731.79 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 119,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,537.90/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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