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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.27, 759.36 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.27, 759.36 and 177.18 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.27 : 759.36 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.27/759.36 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.27x = 759.36 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.27x = 134,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,543.40/506.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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