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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 753.98 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 753.98 and 177.93 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 753.98 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/753.98 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 753.98 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 134,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,155.66/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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