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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.26, 1,087.87 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.26, 1,087.87 and 177.44 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.26 : 1,087.87 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.26/1,087.87 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.26x = 1,087.87 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.26x = 193,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,031.65/725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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