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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.51, 755.30 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.51, 755.30 and 156.87 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.51 : 755.30 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.51/755.30 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.51x = 755.30 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.51x = 118,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,484.30/503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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