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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.54, 722.36 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.54, 722.36 and 173.31 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.54 : 722.36 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.54/722.36 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.54x = 722.36 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.54x = 125,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,191.89/481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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