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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 755.64 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 755.64 and 179.34 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 755.64 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/755.64 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 755.64 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 135,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,516.48/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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