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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 751.65 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 751.65 and 176.61 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 751.65 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/751.65 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 751.65 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 132,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,746.21/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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