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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.79, 757.32 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.79, 757.32 and 158.11 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.79 : 757.32 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.79/757.32 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.79x = 757.32 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.79x = 119,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,744.04/504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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