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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.97, 752.96 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.97, 752.96 and 177.26 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.97 : 752.96 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.97/752.96 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.97x = 752.96 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.97x = 133,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,468.80/501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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