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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 757.71 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 757.71 and 163.13 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 757.71 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/757.71 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 757.71 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 123,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,601.44/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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