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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 751.86 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 751.86 and 176.76 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 751.86 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/751.86 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 751.86 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 132,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,898.77/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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