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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.27, 726.21 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.27, 726.21 and 176.10 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.27 : 726.21 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.27/726.21 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.27x = 726.21 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.27x = 127,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,885.58/484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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