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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 752.35 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 752.35 and 176.88 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 752.35 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/752.35 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 752.35 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 133,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,075.67/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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