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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 726.09 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 726.09 and 176.02 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 726.09 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/726.09 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 726.09 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 127,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,803.89/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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