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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 723.17 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 723.17 and 173.91 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 723.17 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/723.17 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 723.17 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 125,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,766.49/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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