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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 501.88 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 501.88 and 180.59 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 501.88 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/501.88 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 501.88 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 90,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,634.51/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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