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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 724.52 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 724.52 and 117.81 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 724.52 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/724.52 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 724.52 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 85,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356.00/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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