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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 761.91 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 761.91 and 179.12 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 761.91 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/761.91 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 761.91 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 136,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,475.22/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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