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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 749.54 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 749.54 and 157.70 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 749.54 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/749.54 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 749.54 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 118,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,197.92/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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