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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 721.98 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 721.98 and 156.73 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 721.98 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/721.98 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 721.98 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 113,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,155.93/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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