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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 752.04 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 752.04 and 176.64 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 752.04 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/752.04 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 752.04 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 132,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,840.35/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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