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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.85, 502.45 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.85, 502.45 and 180.62 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.85 : 502.45 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.85/502.45 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.85x = 502.45 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.85x = 90,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,752.52/334.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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