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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 732.84 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 732.84 and 163.81 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 732.84 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/732.84 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 732.84 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 120,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,046.52/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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