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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 755.98 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 755.98 and 162.04 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 755.98 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/755.98 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 755.98 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 122,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,499.00/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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