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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 756.96 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 756.96 and 179.97 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 756.96 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/756.96 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 756.96 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 136,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,230.09/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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