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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.71, 751.22 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.71, 751.22 and 176.11 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.71 : 751.22 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.71/751.22 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.71x = 751.22 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.71x = 132,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,297.35/500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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