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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 751.52 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 751.52 and 176.48 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 751.52 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/751.52 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 751.52 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 132,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,628.25/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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