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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.22, 721.76 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.22, 721.76 and 173.04 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.22 : 721.76 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.22/721.76 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.22x = 721.76 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.22x = 124,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,893.35/481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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