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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.22 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.22 and 180.93 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.22 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.22 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.22 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 137,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,184.74/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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