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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 760.46 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 760.46 and 178 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 760.46 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/760.46 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 760.46 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 135,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,360.99/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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