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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.55, 731.60 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.55, 731.60 and 179.39 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.55 : 731.60 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.55/731.60 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.55x = 731.60 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.55x = 131,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,241.72/487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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