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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.59, 759.60 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.59, 759.60 and 159.93 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.59 : 759.60 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.59/759.60 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.59x = 759.60 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.59x = 121,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,482.83/506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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