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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.96 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.96 and 159.96 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.96 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.96 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.96 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 121,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,563.20/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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