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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 765.18 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 765.18 and 176.49 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 765.18 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/765.18 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 765.18 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 135,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,049.49/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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