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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.68, 751.07 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.68, 751.07 and 175.97 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.68 : 751.07 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.68/751.07 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.68x = 751.07 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.68x = 132,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168.11/500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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