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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.49, 722.17 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.49, 722.17 and 173.29 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.49 : 722.17 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.49/722.17 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.49x = 722.17 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.49x = 125,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,143.63/481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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