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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.37, 733.98 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.37, 733.98 and 160.30 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.37 : 733.98 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.37/733.98 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.37x = 733.98 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.37x = 117,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,659.22/489.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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