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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.06, 755.92 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.06, 755.92 and 179.52 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.06 : 755.92 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.06/755.92 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.06x = 755.92 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.06x = 135,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,702.76/504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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