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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.46, 755.28 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.46, 755.28 and 179.05 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.46 : 755.28 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.46/755.28 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.46x = 755.28 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.46x = 135,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,232.88/503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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