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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 722.96 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 722.96 and 174.08 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 722.96 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/722.96 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 722.96 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 125,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,852.88/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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