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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 734.07 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 734.07 and 160.16 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 734.07 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/734.07 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 734.07 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 117,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,570.49/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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