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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.20 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.20 and 178.22 is: 267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.20 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.20 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.20 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 134,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,415.41/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.26

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