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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.54, 753.85 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.54, 753.85 and 173.35 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.54 : 753.85 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.54/753.85 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.54x = 753.85 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.54x = 130,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,679.90/502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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