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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.50, 1,091.26 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.50, 1,091.26 and 179.70 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.50 : 1,091.26 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.50/1,091.26 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.50x = 1,091.26 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.50x = 196,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,099.42/727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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