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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.87, 758.70 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.87, 758.70 and 159.17 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.87 : 758.70 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.87/758.70 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.87x = 758.70 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.87x = 120,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,758.49/505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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