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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 751.23 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 751.23 and 171.93 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 751.23 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/751.23 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 751.23 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 129,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,158.97/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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