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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.78, 732.96 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.78, 732.96 and 164.06 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.78 : 732.96 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.78/732.96 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.78x = 732.96 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.78x = 120,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,249.42/488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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