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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 727.69 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 727.69 and 177.07 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 727.69 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/727.69 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 727.69 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 128,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850.09/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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