Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 754 and 178.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502.70, 754 and 178.06 is: 267.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502.70 : 754 = 178.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502.70/754 = 178.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502.70x = 754 × 178.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502.70x = 134,257.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,257.24/502.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.07
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