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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.12, 753.36 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.12, 753.36 and 177.40 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.12 : 753.36 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.12/753.36 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.12x = 753.36 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.12x = 133,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,646.06/502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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