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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.83, 732.97 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.83, 732.97 and 164.11 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.83 : 732.97 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.83/732.97 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.83x = 732.97 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.83x = 120,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,287.20/488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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