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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 751.12 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 751.12 and 176.12 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 751.12 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/751.12 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 751.12 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 132,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,287.25/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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