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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.79, 751.31 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.79, 751.31 and 176.16 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.79 : 751.31 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.79/751.31 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.79x = 751.31 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.79x = 132,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349.89/500.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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