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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 762.02 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 762.02 and 179.01 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 762.02 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/762.02 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 762.02 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 136,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,409.98/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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