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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 752.56 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 752.56 and 155.16 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 752.56 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/752.56 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 752.56 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 116,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,767.21/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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