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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 721.89 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 721.89 and 173.33 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 721.89 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/721.89 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 721.89 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 125,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,127.00/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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