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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.49, 722.23 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.49, 722.23 and 173.42 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.49 : 722.23 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.49/722.23 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.49x = 722.23 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.49x = 125,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,245.08/481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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