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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 751.98 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 751.98 and 176.53 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 751.98 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/751.98 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 751.98 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 132,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,747.03/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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