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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.11, 721.63 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.11, 721.63 and 172.95 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.11 : 721.63 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.11/721.63 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.11x = 721.63 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.11x = 124,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,805.91/481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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