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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.21, 754.97 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.21, 754.97 and 156.53 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.21 : 754.97 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.21/754.97 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.21x = 754.97 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.21x = 118,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,177.44/503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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