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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 751.51 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 751.51 and 176.56 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 751.51 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/751.51 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 751.51 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 132,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,686.61/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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