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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 732.10 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 732.10 and 180 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 732.10 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/732.10 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 732.10 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 131,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,777.10/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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