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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 734.89 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 734.89 and 160.86 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 734.89 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/734.89 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 734.89 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 118,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,214.41/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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