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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 753.71 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 753.71 and 177.76 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 753.71 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/753.71 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 753.71 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 133,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,979.49/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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