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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 732.79 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 732.79 and 163.95 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 732.79 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/732.79 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 732.79 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 120,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,140.92/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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