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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 722.24 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 722.24 and 173.34 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 722.24 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/722.24 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 722.24 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 125,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193.08/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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