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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 754.89 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 754.89 and 178.74 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 754.89 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/754.89 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 754.89 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 134,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,929.04/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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