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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 753.75 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 753.75 and 155.88 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 753.75 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/753.75 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 753.75 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 117,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,494.55/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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