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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.89, 728.64 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.89, 728.64 and 177.66 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.89 : 728.64 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.89/728.64 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.89x = 728.64 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.89x = 129,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,450.18/485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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