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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.18, 757.63 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.18, 757.63 and 176.04 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.18 : 757.63 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.18/757.63 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.18x = 757.63 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.18x = 133,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,373.19/505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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