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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 754.28 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 754.28 and 178.16 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 754.28 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/754.28 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 754.28 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 134,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,382.52/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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