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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 754.76 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 754.76 and 156.54 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 754.76 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/754.76 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 754.76 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 118,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,145.57/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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