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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 758.18 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 758.18 and 180.86 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 758.18 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/758.18 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 758.18 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 137,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,121.10/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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