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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.45, 727.99 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.45, 727.99 and 177.22 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.45 : 727.99 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.45/727.99 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.45x = 727.99 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.45x = 129,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,014.39/485.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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