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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 759.41 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 759.41 and 159.57 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 759.41 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/759.41 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 759.41 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 121,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,178.26/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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