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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 722.12 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 722.12 and 173.28 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 722.12 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/722.12 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 722.12 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 125,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,128.95/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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