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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 501.92 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 501.92 and 180.53 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 501.92 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/501.92 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 501.92 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 90,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,610.76/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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