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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.46, 753.78 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.46, 753.78 and 177.74 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.46 : 753.78 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.46/753.78 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.46x = 753.78 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.46x = 133,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,976.86/502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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