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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 758.02 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 758.02 and 158.76 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 758.02 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/758.02 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 758.02 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 120,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,343.26/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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