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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 758.55 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 758.55 and 158.94 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 758.55 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/758.55 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 758.55 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 120,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,563.94/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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