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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 758.07 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 758.07 and 158.64 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 758.07 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/758.07 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 758.07 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 120,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,260.22/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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