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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 733.14 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 733.14 and 164.04 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 733.14 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/733.14 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 733.14 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 120,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,264.29/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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