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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.43, 752.26 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.43, 752.26 and 176.80 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.43 : 752.26 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.43/752.26 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.43x = 752.26 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.43x = 132,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,999.13/501.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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