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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.53 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.53 and 174.93 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.53 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.53 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.53 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 126,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,742.03/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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