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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 757.63 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 757.63 and 180.53 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 757.63 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/757.63 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 757.63 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 136,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.22/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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