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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.90, 755.45 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.90, 755.45 and 179.50 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.90 : 755.45 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.90/755.45 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.90x = 755.45 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.90x = 135,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,598.60/503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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