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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 753.12 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 753.12 and 177.36 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 753.12 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/753.12 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 753.12 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 133,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,573.36/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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