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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 722.05 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 722.05 and 173.11 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 722.05 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/722.05 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 722.05 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 124,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,991.84/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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