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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 751.88 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 751.88 and 176.58 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 751.88 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/751.88 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 751.88 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 132,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,766.09/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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