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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 751.34 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 751.34 and 176.44 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 751.34 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/751.34 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 751.34 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 132,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,566.43/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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