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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.63, 750.97 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.63, 750.97 and 176.00 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.63 : 750.97 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.63/750.97 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.63x = 750.97 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.63x = 132,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,169.30/500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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