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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 758.54 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.67, 758.54 and 176.67 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.67 : 758.54 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.67/758.54 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.67x = 758.54 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.67x = 134,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,011.70/505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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