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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 751.68 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 751.68 and 176.53 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 751.68 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/751.68 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 751.68 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 132,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,694.07/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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