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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 751.79 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 751.79 and 176.49 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 751.79 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/751.79 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 751.79 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 132,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,683.86/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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