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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.87, 757.31 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.87, 757.31 and 158.23 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.87 : 757.31 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.87/757.31 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.87x = 757.31 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.87x = 119,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,831.29/504.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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