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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.51, 758.27 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.51, 758.27 and 181.11 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.51 : 758.27 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.51/758.27 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.51x = 758.27 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.51x = 137,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,330.28/505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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