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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.91, 764.58 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.91, 764.58 and 158.42 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.91 : 764.58 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.91/764.58 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.91x = 764.58 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.91x = 121,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,120.94/509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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