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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.45, 750.17 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.45, 750.17 and 175.58 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.45 : 750.17 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.45/750.17 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.45x = 750.17 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.45x = 131,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,714.35/500.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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