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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.26, 753.56 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.26, 753.56 and 177.56 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.26 : 753.56 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.26/753.56 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.26x = 753.56 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.26x = 133,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,797.46/502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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