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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 753.90 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 753.90 and 178 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 753.90 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/753.90 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 753.90 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 134,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,194.20/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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