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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 725.18 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 725.18 and 158.73 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 725.18 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/725.18 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 725.18 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 115,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,107.82/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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