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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 731.82 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 731.82 and 179.77 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 731.82 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/731.82 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 731.82 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 131,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.28/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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