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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.70, 752.52 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.70, 752.52 and 177.16 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.70 : 752.52 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.70/752.52 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.70x = 752.52 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.70x = 133,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,316.44/501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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