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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.84, 727.39 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.84, 727.39 and 176.68 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.84 : 727.39 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.84/727.39 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.84x = 727.39 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.84x = 128,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,515.27/484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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