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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.50 and 177.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.50 and 177.00 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.50 = 177.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.50 = 177.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.50 × 177.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 128,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,768.53/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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