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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 752.57 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 752.57 and 177.02 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 752.57 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/752.57 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 752.57 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 133,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,215.29/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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