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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 734.23 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 734.23 and 160.53 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 734.23 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/734.23 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 734.23 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 117,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,865.94/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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