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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 752.02 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 752.02 and 176.72 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 752.02 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/752.02 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 752.02 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 132,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,892.77/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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