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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.91 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.91 and 181.70 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.91 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.91 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.91 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 137,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,893.95/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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