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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 733.02 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 733.02 and 164.04 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 733.02 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/733.02 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 733.02 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 120,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,244.60/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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