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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 759.48 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 759.48 and 181.82 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 759.48 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/759.48 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 759.48 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 138,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,088.65/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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