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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,090.95 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,090.95 and 179.49 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,090.95 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,090.95 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,090.95 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 195,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,814.62/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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