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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 759.72 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 759.72 and 177.39 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 759.72 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/759.72 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 759.72 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 134,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,766.73/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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