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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 757.32 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 757.32 and 180.74 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 757.32 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/757.32 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 757.32 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 136,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,878.02/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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