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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 738.54 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 738.54 and 180.16 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 738.54 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/738.54 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 738.54 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 133,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,055.37/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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