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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.41, 723.58 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.41, 723.58 and 174.21 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.41 : 723.58 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.41/723.58 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.41x = 723.58 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.41x = 126,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054.87/482.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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