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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 724.89 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 724.89 and 118.05 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 724.89 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/724.89 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 724.89 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 85,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,569.64/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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