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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.67, 734.47 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.67, 734.47 and 181.73 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.67 : 734.47 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.67/734.47 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.67x = 734.47 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.67x = 133,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,476.61/489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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