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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 721.82 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 721.82 and 177 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 721.82 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/721.82 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 721.82 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 127,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,762.14/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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