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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 755.07 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 755.07 and 178.66 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 755.07 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/755.07 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 755.07 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 134,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,900.81/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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