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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.31, 759 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.31, 759 and 181.62 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.31 : 759 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.31/759 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.31x = 759 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.31x = 137,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,849.58/506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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