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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 753.45 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 753.45 and 177.58 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 753.45 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/753.45 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 753.45 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 133,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,797.65/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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