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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.52 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.52 and 178.54 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.52 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.52 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.52 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 134,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,712.00/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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