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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.98, 755.97 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.98, 755.97 and 179.32 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.98 : 755.97 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.98/755.97 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.98x = 755.97 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.98x = 135,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,559.40/503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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