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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.61 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.61 and 159.19 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.61 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.61 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.61 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 120,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,763.13/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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