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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 726.06 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 726.06 and 175.94 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 726.06 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/726.06 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 726.06 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 127,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,743.00/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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