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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.57, 758.70 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.57, 758.70 and 176.50 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.57 : 758.70 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.57/758.70 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.57x = 758.70 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.57x = 133,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,912.78/505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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