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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 758.72 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 758.72 and 176.73 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 758.72 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/758.72 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 758.72 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 134,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,088.59/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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