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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.86, 751.41 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.86, 751.41 and 176.26 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.86 : 751.41 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.86/751.41 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.86x = 751.41 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.86x = 132,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,439.77/500.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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