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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.24, 501.26 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.24, 501.26 and 180.07 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.24 : 501.26 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.24/501.26 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.24x = 501.26 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.24x = 90,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259.73/334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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