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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.49, 759.56 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.49, 759.56 and 177.34 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.49 : 759.56 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.49/759.56 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.49x = 759.56 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.49x = 134,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,700.37/506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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