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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.74 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.74 and 176.45 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.74 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.74 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.74 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 132,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,646.40/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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