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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.40 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.40 and 173.60 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.40 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.40 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.40 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 125,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,408.64/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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