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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.61, 732.96 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.61, 732.96 and 163.98 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.61 : 732.96 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.61/732.96 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.61x = 732.96 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.61x = 120,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.78/488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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