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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.73, 758.66 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.73, 758.66 and 159.09 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.73 : 758.66 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.73/758.66 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.73x = 758.66 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.73x = 120,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,694.42/505.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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