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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 750.12 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 750.12 and 171.06 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 750.12 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/750.12 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 750.12 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 128,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,315.53/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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