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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 722.03 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 722.03 and 173.10 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 722.03 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/722.03 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 722.03 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 124,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,982.53/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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