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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 501.36 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 501.36 and 180.66 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 501.36 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/501.36 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 501.36 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 90,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,576.90/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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