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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 720.41 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 720.41 and 172.11 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 720.41 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/720.41 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 720.41 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 123,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,989.77/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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