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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 750.78 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 750.78 and 175.90 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 750.78 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/750.78 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 750.78 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 132,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,062.20/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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