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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.35 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.35 and 176.36 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.35 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.35 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.35 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 132,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,504.33/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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