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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 730.55 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 730.55 and 179.17 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 730.55 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/730.55 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 730.55 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 130,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,888.99/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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