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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 722.34 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 722.34 and 173.41 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 722.34 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/722.34 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 722.34 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 125,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,256.50/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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