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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 752.32 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 752.32 and 177.12 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 752.32 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/752.32 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 752.32 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 133,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,250.92/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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