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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 721.79 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 721.79 and 156.54 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 721.79 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/721.79 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 721.79 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 112,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,989.01/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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