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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 752.10 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 752.10 and 176.68 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 752.10 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/752.10 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 752.10 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 132,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,881.03/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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