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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 725.66 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 725.66 and 159.10 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 725.66 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/725.66 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 725.66 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 115,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,452.51/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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