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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.73 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.73 and 158.46 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.73 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.73 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.73 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 120,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,069.10/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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