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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 727.53 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 727.53 and 119.82 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 727.53 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/727.53 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 727.53 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 87,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.37/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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