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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 732.56 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 732.56 and 163.79 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 732.56 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/732.56 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 732.56 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 119,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,981.52/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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