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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.65, 758.58 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.65, 758.58 and 181.23 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.65 : 758.58 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.65/758.58 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.65x = 758.58 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.65x = 137,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,477.45/505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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