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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 753.48 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 753.48 and 177.62 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 753.48 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/753.48 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 753.48 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 133,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,833.12/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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