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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 753.99 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 753.99 and 178.04 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 753.99 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/753.99 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 753.99 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 134,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,236.16/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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