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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 722.90 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 722.90 and 173.78 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 722.90 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/722.90 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 722.90 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 125,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,624.69/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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