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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 755.93 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 755.93 and 179.18 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 755.93 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/755.93 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 755.93 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 135,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,447.04/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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