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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 726.33 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 726.33 and 176.07 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 726.33 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/726.33 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 726.33 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 127,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,884.92/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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