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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 734.34 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 734.34 and 177.26 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 734.34 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/734.34 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 734.34 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 130,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166.10/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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