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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.44, 755.32 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.44, 755.32 and 178.92 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.44 : 755.32 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.44/755.32 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.44x = 755.32 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.44x = 135,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,141.85/503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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