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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 732.91 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 732.91 and 163.91 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 732.91 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/732.91 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 732.91 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 120,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,131.28/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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