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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.31, 752.02 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.31, 752.02 and 176.60 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.31 : 752.02 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.31/752.02 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.31x = 752.02 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.31x = 132,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,802.09/501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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