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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 732.21 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 732.21 and 163.55 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 732.21 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/732.21 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 732.21 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 119,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,754.16/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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