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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 752.48 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 752.48 and 176.93 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 752.48 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/752.48 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 752.48 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 133,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,136.29/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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