Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 1,082.06 and 173.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721.38, 1,082.06 and 173.56 is: 260.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721.38 : 1,082.06 = 173.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721.38/1,082.06 = 173.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721.38x = 1,082.06 × 173.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721.38x = 187,802.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,802.42/721.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260.34
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