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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.64 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.64 and 177.34 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.64 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.64 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.64 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 133,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,473.04/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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