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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.55, 751.17 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.55, 751.17 and 175.92 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.55 : 751.17 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.55/751.17 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.55x = 751.17 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.55x = 132,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,147.89/500.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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