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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.95, 751.52 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.95, 751.52 and 176.54 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.95 : 751.52 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.95/751.52 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.95x = 751.52 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.95x = 132,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,675.66/500.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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