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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.02, 727.44 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.02, 727.44 and 176.86 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.02 : 727.44 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.02/727.44 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.02x = 727.44 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.02x = 128,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,655.04/485.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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