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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.86, 755.61 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.86, 755.61 and 179.15 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.86 : 755.61 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.86/755.61 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.86x = 755.61 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.86x = 135,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,367.53/503.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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