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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.80, 755.84 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.80, 755.84 and 179.19 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.80 : 755.84 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.80/755.84 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.80x = 755.84 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.80x = 135,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,438.97/503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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