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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 757.63 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 757.63 and 158.41 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 757.63 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/757.63 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 757.63 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 120,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,016.34/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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