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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 726 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 726 and 171.68 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 726 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/726 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 726 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 124,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,639.68/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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