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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 732 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 732 and 163.56 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 732 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/732 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 732 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 119,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,725.92/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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