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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 728.58 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 728.58 and 177.44 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 728.58 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/728.58 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 728.58 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 129,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,275.59/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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