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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 753.21 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 753.21 and 177.60 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 753.21 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/753.21 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 753.21 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 133,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,770.10/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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