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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 727.20 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 727.20 and 176.55 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 727.20 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/727.20 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 727.20 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 128,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,387.16/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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