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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.85, 755.50 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.85, 755.50 and 174.64 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.85 : 755.50 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.85/755.50 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.85x = 755.50 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.85x = 131,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,940.52/503.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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