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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 723.26 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 723.26 and 174.04 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 723.26 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/723.26 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 723.26 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 125,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,876.17/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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