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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.55, 752.18 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.55, 752.18 and 177.01 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.55 : 752.18 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.55/752.18 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.55x = 752.18 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.55x = 133,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,140.62/501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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