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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 752.17 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 752.17 and 154.80 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 752.17 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/752.17 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 752.17 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 116,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,435.41/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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