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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 722.51 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 722.51 and 173.56 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 722.51 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/722.51 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 722.51 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 125,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,397.06/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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