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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.80 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.80 and 173.75 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.80 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.80 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.80 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 125,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,586.50/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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