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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 751.13 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 751.13 and 176.22 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 751.13 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/751.13 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 751.13 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 132,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,364.13/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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