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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 750.89 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 750.89 and 176.03 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 750.89 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/750.89 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 750.89 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 132,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,174.97/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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