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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 722.36 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 722.36 and 173.43 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 722.36 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/722.36 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 722.36 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 125,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,278.03/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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