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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 725.96 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 725.96 and 176.20 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 725.96 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/725.96 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 725.96 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 127,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,909.64/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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