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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.33 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.33 and 177.66 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.33 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.33 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.33 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 133,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,836.61/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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