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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 1,051.08 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 1,051.08 and 180.75 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 1,051.08 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/1,051.08 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 1,051.08 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 189,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,982.71/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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