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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 752.80 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 752.80 and 155.17 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 752.80 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/752.80 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 752.80 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 116,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,811.98/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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