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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 758.46 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 758.46 and 181.08 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 758.46 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/758.46 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 758.46 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 137,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,341.94/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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