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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.53, 755.43 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.53, 755.43 and 178.93 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.53 : 755.43 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.53/755.43 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.53x = 755.43 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.53x = 135,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,169.09/503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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