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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.55, 750.66 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.55, 750.66 and 175.87 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.55 : 750.66 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.55/750.66 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.55x = 750.66 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.55x = 132,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,018.57/500.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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