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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 722.49 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 722.49 and 173.58 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 722.49 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/722.49 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 722.49 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 125,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,409.81/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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