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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 758.19 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 758.19 and 158.82 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 758.19 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/758.19 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 758.19 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 120,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,415.14/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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