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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 756.96 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 756.96 and 158.10 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 756.96 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/756.96 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 756.96 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 119,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,675.38/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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