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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 733.41 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 733.41 and 164.27 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 733.41 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/733.41 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 733.41 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 120,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,477.26/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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