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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 753.68 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 753.68 and 177.84 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 753.68 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/753.68 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 753.68 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 134,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,034.45/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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