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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 752.79 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 752.79 and 177.12 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 752.79 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/752.79 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 752.79 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 133,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334.16/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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