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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 750.93 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 750.93 and 158.64 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 750.93 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/750.93 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 750.93 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 119,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,127.54/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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