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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.78 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.78 and 176.52 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.78 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.78 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.78 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 132,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,704.21/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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