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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.16 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.16 and 180.88 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.16 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.16 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.16 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 137,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138.35/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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