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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.15, 727.55 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.15, 727.55 and 176.90 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.15 : 727.55 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.15/727.55 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.15x = 727.55 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.15x = 128,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,702.71/485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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