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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 721.60 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 721.60 and 156.53 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 721.60 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/721.60 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 721.60 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 112,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,953.46/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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