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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 725.10 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 725.10 and 158.73 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 725.10 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/725.10 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 725.10 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 115,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,095.12/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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