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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.98, 755.98 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.98, 755.98 and 179.28 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.98 : 755.98 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.98/755.98 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.98x = 755.98 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.98x = 135,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,531.65/503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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