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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 727.15 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 727.15 and 176.66 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 727.15 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/727.15 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 727.15 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 128,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,457.44/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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