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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 752.17 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 752.17 and 176.90 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 752.17 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/752.17 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 752.17 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 133,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,058.87/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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