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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 753.63 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 753.63 and 177.90 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 753.63 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/753.63 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 753.63 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 134,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,070.78/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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