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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 732.90 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 732.90 and 163.89 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 732.90 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/732.90 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 732.90 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 120,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114.98/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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