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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 724.76 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 724.76 and 117.96 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 724.76 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/724.76 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 724.76 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 85,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492.69/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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