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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 757.97 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 757.97 and 176.23 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 757.97 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/757.97 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 757.97 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 133,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,577.05/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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