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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 752.40 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 752.40 and 177.13 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 752.40 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/752.40 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 752.40 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 133,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,271.69/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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