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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 758.69 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 758.69 and 181.12 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 758.69 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/758.69 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 758.69 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 137,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,413.93/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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