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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.57, 756.88 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.57, 756.88 and 157.81 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.57 : 756.88 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.57/756.88 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.57x = 756.88 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.57x = 119,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,440.95/504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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