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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 733.16 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 733.16 and 159.68 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 733.16 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/733.16 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 733.16 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 117,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,070.99/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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