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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 758.11 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 758.11 and 158.61 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 758.11 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/758.11 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 758.11 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 120,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242.31/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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