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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 754.40 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 754.40 and 156.55 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 754.40 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/754.40 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 754.40 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 118,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,101.32/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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