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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 722.01 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 722.01 and 173.22 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 722.01 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/722.01 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 722.01 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 125,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,066.57/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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