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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.24 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.24 and 158.74 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.24 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.24 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.24 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 115,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124.60/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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