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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 755.96 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 755.96 and 174.95 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 755.96 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/755.96 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 755.96 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 132,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,255.20/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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