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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.50, 954.75 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.50, 954.75 and 180.50 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.50 : 954.75 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.50/954.75 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.50x = 954.75 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.50x = 172,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,332.38/636.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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