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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 752.82 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 752.82 and 177.03 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 752.82 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/752.82 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 752.82 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 133,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,271.72/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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