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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 763.38 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 763.38 and 179.93 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 763.38 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/763.38 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 763.38 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 137,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,354.96/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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