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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.61, 725.48 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.61, 725.48 and 175.61 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.61 : 725.48 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.61/725.48 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.61x = 725.48 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.61x = 127,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,401.54/483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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