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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 755.28 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 755.28 and 178.76 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 755.28 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/755.28 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 755.28 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 135,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,010.08/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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