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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 731.64 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 731.64 and 163.20 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 731.64 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/731.64 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 731.64 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 119,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,403.65/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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