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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 731.75 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 731.75 and 163.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 731.75 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/731.75 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 731.75 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 119,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,480.14/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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