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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.44 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.44 and 179.00 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.44 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.44 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.44 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 135,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,219.54/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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