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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 722.28 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 722.28 and 173.24 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 722.28 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/722.28 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 722.28 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 125,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,127.79/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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