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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 751.02 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 751.02 and 176.16 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 751.02 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/751.02 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 751.02 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 132,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299.68/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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