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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.37, 759.66 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.37, 759.66 and 159.76 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.37 : 759.66 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.37/759.66 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.37x = 759.66 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.37x = 121,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,364.63/506.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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