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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.57, 758.11 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.57, 758.11 and 180.86 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.57 : 758.11 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.57/758.11 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.57x = 758.11 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.57x = 137,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,107.08/505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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