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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.32, 727.74 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.32, 727.74 and 177.16 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.32 : 727.74 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.32/727.74 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.32x = 727.74 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.32x = 128,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,926.42/485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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