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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 757.59 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 757.59 and 158.40 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 757.59 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/757.59 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 757.59 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 120,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003.00/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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