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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.79, 758.67 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.79, 758.67 and 163.79 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.79 : 758.67 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.79/758.67 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.79x = 758.67 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.79x = 124,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,258.77/505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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