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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.85, 760.23 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.85, 760.23 and 177.74 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.85 : 760.23 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.85/760.23 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.85x = 760.23 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.85x = 135,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,119.48/506.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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