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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.26 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.26 and 154.93 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.26 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.26 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.26 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 116,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,548.57/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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