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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 759.87 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 759.87 and 159.90 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 759.87 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/759.87 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 759.87 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 121,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,503.21/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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