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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.23, 734.16 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.23, 734.16 and 181.32 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.23 : 734.16 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.23/734.16 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.23x = 734.16 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.23x = 133,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,117.89/489.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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