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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 735.54 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 735.54 and 182.23 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 735.54 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/735.54 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 735.54 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 134,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,037.45/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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