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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.78 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.78 and 157.23 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.78 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.78 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.78 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 118,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,830.50/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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