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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.21, 732.47 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.21, 732.47 and 163.62 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.21 : 732.47 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.21/732.47 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.21x = 732.47 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.21x = 119,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,845.92/488.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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