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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.31, 759.60 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.31, 759.60 and 177.27 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.31 : 759.60 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.31/759.60 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.31x = 759.60 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.31x = 134,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,654.29/506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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