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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.65, 755.55 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.65, 755.55 and 178.99 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.65 : 755.55 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.65/755.55 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.65x = 755.55 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.65x = 135,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,235.89/503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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