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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 758.53 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 758.53 and 180.98 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 758.53 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/758.53 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 758.53 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 137,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,278.76/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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