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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 732.18 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 732.18 and 163.49 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 732.18 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/732.18 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 732.18 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 119,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,704.11/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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