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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 753.39 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 753.39 and 173.12 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 753.39 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/753.39 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 753.39 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 130,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,423.11/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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