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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 731.73 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 731.73 and 163.27 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 731.73 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/731.73 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 731.73 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 119,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,466.97/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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