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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 722.37 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 722.37 and 173.65 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 722.37 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/722.37 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 722.37 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 125,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,439.55/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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