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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 762.07 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 762.07 and 179.10 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 762.07 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/762.07 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 762.07 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 136,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,486.74/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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