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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 752.47 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 752.47 and 177 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 752.47 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/752.47 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 752.47 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 133,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,187.19/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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