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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 754 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 754 and 173.44 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 754 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/754 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 754 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 130,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,773.76/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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