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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 751.53 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 751.53 and 154.46 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 751.53 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/751.53 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 751.53 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 116,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,078.15/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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