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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 754.70 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 754.70 and 156.56 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 754.70 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/754.70 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 754.70 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 118,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,155.83/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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