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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 722.33 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 722.33 and 169.19 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 722.33 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/722.33 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 722.33 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 122,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,211.01/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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