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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 758.13 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 758.13 and 180.87 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 758.13 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/758.13 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 758.13 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 137,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122.97/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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