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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 758.76 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 758.76 and 181.08 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 758.76 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/758.76 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 758.76 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 137,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,396.26/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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