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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 751.14 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 751.14 and 176.14 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 751.14 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/751.14 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 751.14 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 132,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,306.74/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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