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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 722.58 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 722.58 and 173.64 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 722.58 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/722.58 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 722.58 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 125,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,468.79/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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