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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 733.91 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 733.91 and 160.14 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 733.91 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/733.91 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 733.91 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 117,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,530.30/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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