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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.58, 722.62 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.58, 722.62 and 173.46 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.58 : 722.62 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.58/722.62 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.58x = 722.62 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.58x = 125,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,345.67/481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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