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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 726.81 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 726.81 and 119.33 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 726.81 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/726.81 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 726.81 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 86,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,730.24/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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