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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 733.71 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 733.71 and 160.09 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 733.71 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/733.71 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 733.71 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 117,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,459.63/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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