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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 753.91 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 753.91 and 177.95 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 753.91 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/753.91 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 753.91 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 134,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,159.72/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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