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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 732.56 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 732.56 and 163.68 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 732.56 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/732.56 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 732.56 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 119,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,905.42/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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