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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 752.18 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 752.18 and 176.84 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 752.18 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/752.18 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 752.18 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 133,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,010.87/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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