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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.96, 734.84 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.96, 734.84 and 160.90 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.96 : 734.84 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.96/734.84 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.96x = 734.84 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.96x = 118,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,235.76/489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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