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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 751.65 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 751.65 and 176.40 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 751.65 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/751.65 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 751.65 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 132,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,591.06/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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