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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.81, 763.18 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.81, 763.18 and 179.65 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.81 : 763.18 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.81/763.18 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.81x = 763.18 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.81x = 137,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,105.29/508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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