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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 754.08 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 754.08 and 177.88 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 754.08 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/754.08 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 754.08 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 134,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,135.75/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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