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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 762.68 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 762.68 and 179.33 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 762.68 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/762.68 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 762.68 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 136,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771.40/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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