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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 759.39 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 759.39 and 177.18 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 759.39 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/759.39 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 759.39 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 134,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,548.72/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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