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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.43, 753.55 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.43, 753.55 and 155.72 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.43 : 753.55 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.43/753.55 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.43x = 753.55 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.43x = 117,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,342.81/502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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