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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 732.07 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 732.07 and 179.74 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 732.07 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/732.07 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 732.07 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 131,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,582.26/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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