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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 753.23 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 753.23 and 177.59 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 753.23 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/753.23 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 753.23 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 133,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,768.44/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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