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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 759.28 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 759.28 and 159.45 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 759.28 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/759.28 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 759.28 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 121,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,067.20/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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