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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 724.10 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 724.10 and 158.10 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 724.10 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/724.10 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 724.10 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 114,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,480.21/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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