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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 751.97 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 751.97 and 176.61 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 751.97 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/751.97 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 751.97 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 132,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,805.42/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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