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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.31, 759.62 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.31, 759.62 and 159.67 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.31 : 759.62 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.31/759.62 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.31x = 759.62 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.31x = 121,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,288.53/506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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