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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 732.73 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 732.73 and 163.86 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 732.73 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/732.73 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 732.73 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 120,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,065.14/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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