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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.18, 759.19 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.18, 759.19 and 159.43 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.18 : 759.19 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.18/759.19 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.18x = 759.19 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.18x = 121,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,033.07/506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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