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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.02 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.02 and 176.23 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.02 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.02 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.02 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 132,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,352.25/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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