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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 753 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 753 and 177.40 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 753 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/753 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 753 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 133,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,582.20/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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