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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.01 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.01 and 176.14 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.01 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.01 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.01 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 132,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,282.96/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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