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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 753.38 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 753.38 and 177.72 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 753.38 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/753.38 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 753.38 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 133,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,890.69/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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