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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.11, 721.74 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.11, 721.74 and 173.05 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.11 : 721.74 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.11/721.74 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.11x = 721.74 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.11x = 124,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,897.11/481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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