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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 722.51 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 722.51 and 173.36 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 722.51 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/722.51 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 722.51 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 125,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,253.47/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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