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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 726.24 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 726.24 and 176.16 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 726.24 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/726.24 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 726.24 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 127,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,934.44/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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