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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 719.82 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 719.82 and 171.81 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 719.82 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/719.82 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 719.82 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 123,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,672.27/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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