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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 502.29 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 502.29 and 180.77 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 502.29 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/502.29 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 502.29 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 90,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,796.45/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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