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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 722.64 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 722.64 and 173.67 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 722.64 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/722.64 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 722.64 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 125,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,500.89/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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