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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.58, 759.94 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.58, 759.94 and 159.94 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.58 : 759.94 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.58/759.94 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.58x = 759.94 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.58x = 121,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,544.80/506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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