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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 722.37 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 722.37 and 173.37 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 722.37 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/722.37 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 722.37 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 125,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,236.42/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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