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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.81, 758.85 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.81, 758.85 and 181.18 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.81 : 758.85 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.81/758.85 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.81x = 758.85 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.81x = 137,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,488.44/505.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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