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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.55, 755.46 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.55, 755.46 and 179.01 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.55 : 755.46 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.55/755.46 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.55x = 755.46 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.55x = 135,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,234.89/503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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