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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 732.42 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 732.42 and 163.60 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 732.42 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/732.42 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 732.42 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 119,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,823.91/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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