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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.21, 732.43 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.21, 732.43 and 159.17 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.21 : 732.43 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.21/732.43 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.21x = 732.43 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.21x = 116,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,576.52/488.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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