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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 753.08 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 753.08 and 177.29 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 753.08 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/753.08 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 753.08 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 133,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,508.90/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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