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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.95, 755.99 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.95, 755.99 and 157.31 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.95 : 755.99 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.95/755.99 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.95x = 755.99 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.95x = 118,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,924.79/503.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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