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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 752.83 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 752.83 and 177.25 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 752.83 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/752.83 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 752.83 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 133,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,439.12/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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