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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 756.10 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 756.10 and 157.33 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 756.10 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/756.10 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 756.10 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 118,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,957.21/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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