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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 750.99 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 750.99 and 176.10 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 750.99 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/750.99 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 750.99 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 132,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249.34/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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