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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 727.23 and 176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 727.23 and 176.71 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 727.23 = 176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/727.23 = 176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 727.23 × 176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 128,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,510.58/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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