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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 733.16 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 733.16 and 159.56 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 733.16 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/733.16 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 733.16 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 116,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,978.55/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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