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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 763.02 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 763.02 and 179.72 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 763.02 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/763.02 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 763.02 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 137,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,129.95/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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