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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.66 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.66 and 177.80 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.66 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.66 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.66 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 134,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,000.75/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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