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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.65, 738.82 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.65, 738.82 and 180.24 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.65 : 738.82 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.65/738.82 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.65x = 738.82 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.65x = 133,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,162.37/492.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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