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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.75, 754.17 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.75, 754.17 and 160.75 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.75 : 754.17 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.75/754.17 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.75x = 754.17 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.75x = 121,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,232.83/502.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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