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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 752.66 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 752.66 and 177.30 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 752.66 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/752.66 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 752.66 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 133,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,446.62/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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