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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 753.43 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 753.43 and 173.33 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 753.43 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/753.43 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 753.43 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 130,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,592.02/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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