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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 757.86 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 757.86 and 176.18 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 757.86 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/757.86 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 757.86 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 133,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,519.77/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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