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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 754.97 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 754.97 and 178.88 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 754.97 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/754.97 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 754.97 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 135,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.36/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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