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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 724.16 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 724.16 and 170.46 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 724.16 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/724.16 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 724.16 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 123,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,439.46/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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