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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 725.36 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 725.36 and 175.19 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 725.36 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/725.36 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 725.36 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 127,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,077.41/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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