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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 754.04 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 754.04 and 173.61 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 754.04 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/754.04 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 754.04 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 130,909.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,909.32/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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