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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.83, 758.70 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.83, 758.70 and 181.17 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.83 : 758.70 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.83/758.70 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.83x = 758.70 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.83x = 137,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,453.68/505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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