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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 755.69 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 755.69 and 179.06 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 755.69 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/755.69 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 755.69 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 135,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,309.18/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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