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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 753.04 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 753.04 and 177.32 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 753.04 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/753.04 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 753.04 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 133,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,524.40/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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