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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 722 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 722 and 173.19 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 722 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/722 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 722 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 125,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,043.18/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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