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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.23, 723.39 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.23, 723.39 and 174.17 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.23 : 723.39 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.23/723.39 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.23x = 723.39 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.23x = 125,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,992.84/482.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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