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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 759.73 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 759.73 and 181.85 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 759.73 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/759.73 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 759.73 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 138,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,158.35/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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