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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 732.03 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 732.03 and 163.32 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 732.03 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/732.03 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 732.03 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 119,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555.14/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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