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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 732.88 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 732.88 and 163.94 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 732.88 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/732.88 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 732.88 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 120,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,148.35/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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