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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 755.67 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 755.67 and 179.04 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 755.67 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/755.67 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 755.67 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 135,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,295.16/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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