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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 721.74 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 721.74 and 156.54 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 721.74 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/721.74 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 721.74 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 112,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,981.18/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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