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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 500.58 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 500.58 and 180.10 is: 269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 500.58 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/500.58 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 500.58 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 90,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,154.46/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.92

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