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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.43, 725.14 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.43, 725.14 and 118.22 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.43 : 725.14 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.43/725.14 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.43x = 725.14 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.43x = 85,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726.05/483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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