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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.89, 757.35 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.89, 757.35 and 158.21 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.89 : 757.35 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.89/757.35 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.89x = 757.35 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.89x = 119,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,819.55/504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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