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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 754.40 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 754.40 and 156.22 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 754.40 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/754.40 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 754.40 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 117,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,850.87/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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