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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 728.22 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 728.22 and 177.23 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 728.22 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/728.22 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 728.22 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 129,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,058.79/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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