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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 751.44 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 751.44 and 159.04 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 751.44 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/751.44 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 751.44 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 119,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,509.02/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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