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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.46, 752.29 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.46, 752.29 and 176.78 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.46 : 752.29 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.46/752.29 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.46x = 752.29 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.46x = 132,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,991.26/501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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