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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 763.32 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 763.32 and 179.92 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 763.32 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/763.32 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 763.32 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 137,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,336.53/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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