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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.32, 1,087.96 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.32, 1,087.96 and 177.51 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.32 : 1,087.96 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.32/1,087.96 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.32x = 1,087.96 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.32x = 193,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,123.78/725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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