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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 754.18 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 754.18 and 156.06 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 754.18 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/754.18 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 754.18 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 117,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,697.33/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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