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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 752.06 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 752.06 and 176.74 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 752.06 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/752.06 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 752.06 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 132,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,914.44/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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