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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.79 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.79 and 176.79 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.79 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.79 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.79 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 134,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,147.50/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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