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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 501.66 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 501.66 and 180.72 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 501.66 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/501.66 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 501.66 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 90,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,660.00/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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