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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.30, 732.50 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.30, 732.50 and 180.17 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.30 : 732.50 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.30/732.50 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.30x = 732.50 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.30x = 131,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,971.83/488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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