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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 722.01 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 722.01 and 173.28 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 722.01 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/722.01 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 722.01 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 125,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,109.89/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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