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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 727.19 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 727.19 and 176.65 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 727.19 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/727.19 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 727.19 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 128,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,458.11/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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