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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.34, 720.52 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.34, 720.52 and 172.22 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.34 : 720.52 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.34/720.52 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.34x = 720.52 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.34x = 124,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,083.92/480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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