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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.94, 756.95 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.94, 756.95 and 180.23 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 756.95 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/756.95 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 756.95 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 136,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,421.83/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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