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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 762.81 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 762.81 and 179.73 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 762.81 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/762.81 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 762.81 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 137,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099.84/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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