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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.23, 759.41 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.23, 759.41 and 159.55 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.23 : 759.41 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.23/759.41 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.23x = 759.41 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.23x = 121,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,163.87/506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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