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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 752.96 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 752.96 and 177.37 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 752.96 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/752.96 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 752.96 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 133,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,551.63/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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