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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 753.93 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 753.93 and 156.05 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 753.93 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/753.93 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 753.93 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 117,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,650.78/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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