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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 732.03 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 732.03 and 180.06 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 732.03 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/732.03 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 732.03 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 131,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,809.32/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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