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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.75, 758.66 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.75, 758.66 and 176.74 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.75 : 758.66 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.75/758.66 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.75x = 758.66 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.75x = 134,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085.57/505.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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