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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 727.38 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 727.38 and 176.72 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 727.38 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/727.38 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 727.38 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 128,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,538.96/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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