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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.84, 758.91 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.84, 758.91 and 181.23 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.84 : 758.91 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.84/758.91 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.84x = 758.91 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.84x = 137,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,536.35/505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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