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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 724.17 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 724.17 and 174.70 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 724.17 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/724.17 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 724.17 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 126,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,512.50/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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