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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 727.70 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 727.70 and 177.02 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 727.70 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/727.70 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 727.70 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 128,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,817.45/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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