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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 502.14 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 502.14 and 180.64 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 502.14 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/502.14 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 502.14 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 90,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,706.57/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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