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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 755.66 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 755.66 and 157.08 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 755.66 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/755.66 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 755.66 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 118,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,700.18/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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