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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.11, 720.13 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.11, 720.13 and 171.95 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.11 : 720.13 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.11/720.13 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.11x = 720.13 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.11x = 123,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,823.18/480.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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