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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.51, 723.62 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.51, 723.62 and 174.32 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.51 : 723.62 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.51/723.62 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.51x = 723.62 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.51x = 126,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,136.95/482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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