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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 733.08 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 733.08 and 180.96 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 733.08 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/733.08 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 733.08 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 132,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,658.16/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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