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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 725.75 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 725.75 and 118.64 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 725.75 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/725.75 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 725.75 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 86,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.98/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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