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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 739.68 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 739.68 and 180.77 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 739.68 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/739.68 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 739.68 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 133,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,708.26/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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