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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.13, 751.71 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.13, 751.71 and 154.45 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.13 : 751.71 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.13/751.71 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.13x = 751.71 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.13x = 116,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,101.61/501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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