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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 731.96 and 163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 731.96 and 163.39 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 731.96 = 163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/731.96 = 163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 731.96 × 163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 119,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,594.94/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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