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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 752.03 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 752.03 and 176.86 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 752.03 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/752.03 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 752.03 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 132,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,999.38/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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