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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 755.61 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 755.61 and 179.03 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 755.61 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/755.61 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 755.61 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 135,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,276.86/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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