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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 751.38 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 751.38 and 176.30 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 751.38 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/751.38 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 751.38 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 132,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,468.29/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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