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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.82 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.82 and 173.76 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.82 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.82 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.82 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 125,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,599.21/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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