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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 751.95 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 751.95 and 176.78 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 751.95 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/751.95 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 751.95 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 132,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,931.60/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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