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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 753.87 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 753.87 and 155.91 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 753.87 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/753.87 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 753.87 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 117,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,535.87/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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