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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.41, 758.18 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.41, 758.18 and 176.42 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 758.18 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/758.18 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 758.18 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 133,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,754.77/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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