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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 752.34 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 752.34 and 176.82 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 752.34 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/752.34 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 752.34 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 133,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,028.76/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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