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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 734.68 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 734.68 and 177.58 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 734.68 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/734.68 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 734.68 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 130,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,464.47/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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