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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 759.81 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 759.81 and 159.90 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 759.81 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/759.81 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 759.81 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 121,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,493.62/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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