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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.54, 753.90 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.54, 753.90 and 155.86 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.54 : 753.90 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.54/753.90 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.54x = 753.90 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.54x = 117,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,502.85/502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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