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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 732.89 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 732.89 and 163.90 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 732.89 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/732.89 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 732.89 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 120,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,120.67/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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