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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.11, 724.23 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.11, 724.23 and 174.89 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.11 : 724.23 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.11/724.23 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.11x = 724.23 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.11x = 126,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,657.90/483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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