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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.93, 755.85 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.93, 755.85 and 179.25 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.93 : 755.85 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.93/755.85 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.93x = 755.85 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.93x = 135,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,486.56/503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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