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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.75 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.75 and 177.14 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.75 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.75 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.75 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 133,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,337.49/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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