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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.15, 759.24 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.15, 759.24 and 159.47 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.15 : 759.24 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.15/759.24 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.15x = 759.24 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.15x = 121,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,075.21/506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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