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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.51 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.51 and 173.66 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.51 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.51 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.51 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 125,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,471.09/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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