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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.50, 753.75 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.50, 753.75 and 160.50 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.50 : 753.75 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.50/753.75 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.50x = 753.75 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.50x = 120,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,976.88/502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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