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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.61, 751.05 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.61, 751.05 and 176.01 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.61 : 751.05 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.61/751.05 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.61x = 751.05 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.61x = 132,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,192.31/500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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