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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 759.37 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 759.37 and 159.61 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 759.37 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/759.37 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 759.37 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 121,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,202.25/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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