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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 752.17 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 752.17 and 176.74 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 752.17 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/752.17 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 752.17 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 132,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,938.53/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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