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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 755.56 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 755.56 and 174.69 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 755.56 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/755.56 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 755.56 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 131,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,988.99/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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