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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 726.75 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 726.75 and 176.50 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 726.75 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/726.75 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 726.75 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 128,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,268.94/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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