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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.63, 762.60 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.63, 762.60 and 179.49 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.63 : 762.60 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.63/762.60 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.63x = 762.60 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.63x = 136,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,879.07/508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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