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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 753.01 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 753.01 and 177.29 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 753.01 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/753.01 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 753.01 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 133,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,502.58/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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