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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 754.04 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 754.04 and 178.01 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 754.04 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/754.04 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 754.04 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 134,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222.00/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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