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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 757.91 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 757.91 and 180.57 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 757.91 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/757.91 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 757.91 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 136,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,855.81/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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