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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 725.58 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 725.58 and 175.66 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 725.58 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/725.58 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 725.58 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 127,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,453.57/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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