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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 757.20 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 757.20 and 158.13 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 757.20 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/757.20 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 757.20 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 119,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,736.04/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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