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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 722.85 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 722.85 and 173.77 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 722.85 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/722.85 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 722.85 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 125,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,609.64/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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