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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 724.87 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 724.87 and 118.04 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 724.87 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/724.87 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 724.87 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 85,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,559.51/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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