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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.53, 753.77 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.53, 753.77 and 173.47 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.53 : 753.77 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.53/753.77 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.53x = 753.77 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.53x = 130,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,753.59/502.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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