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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 753.96 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 753.96 and 155.92 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 753.96 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/753.96 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 753.96 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 117,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,557.44/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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