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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 722.64 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 722.64 and 173.66 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 722.64 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/722.64 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 722.64 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 125,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,493.66/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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