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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 758.17 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 758.17 and 176.49 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 758.17 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/758.17 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 758.17 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 133,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,804.75/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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