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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.52 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.52 and 155 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.52 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.52 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.52 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 116,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,640.60/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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