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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 757.32 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 757.32 and 158.42 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 757.32 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/757.32 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 757.32 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 119,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,970.85/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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