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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 752.38 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 752.38 and 176.98 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 752.38 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/752.38 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 752.38 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 133,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,156.21/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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