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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 725.10 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 725.10 and 118.18 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 725.10 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/725.10 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 725.10 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 85,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,690.52/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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