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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 752.37 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 752.37 and 176.86 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 752.37 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/752.37 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 752.37 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 133,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,064.16/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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