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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.95, 760.49 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.95, 760.49 and 177.84 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.95 : 760.49 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.95/760.49 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.95x = 760.49 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.95x = 135,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245.54/506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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