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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.51 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.51 and 176.31 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.51 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.51 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.51 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 128,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,090.98/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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