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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 752.32 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 752.32 and 176.92 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 752.32 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/752.32 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 752.32 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 133,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100.45/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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