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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.45, 750.78 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.45, 750.78 and 176.05 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.45 : 750.78 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.45/750.78 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.45x = 750.78 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.45x = 132,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,170.18/500.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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