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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 724.52 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 724.52 and 175.16 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 724.52 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/724.52 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 724.52 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 126,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,906.92/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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