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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.65 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.65 and 154.34 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.65 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.65 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.65 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 116,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,009.66/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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