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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.66, 755.53 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.66, 755.53 and 178.94 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.66 : 755.53 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.66/755.53 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.66x = 755.53 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.66x = 135,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,195.98/503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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