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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.29 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.29 and 171.20 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.29 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.29 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.29 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 124,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171.03/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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