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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 752.72 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 752.72 and 176.95 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 752.72 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/752.72 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 752.72 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 133,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,192.92/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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