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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 502.25 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 502.25 and 180.48 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 502.25 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/502.25 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 502.25 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 90,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,646.08/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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