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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.91, 752.94 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.91, 752.94 and 155.17 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.91 : 752.94 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.91/752.94 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.91x = 752.94 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.91x = 116,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,829.94/501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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