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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 754.49 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 754.49 and 156.31 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 754.49 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/754.49 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 754.49 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 117,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,934.33/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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