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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.29, 754.86 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.29, 754.86 and 161.29 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.29 : 754.86 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.29/754.86 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.29x = 754.86 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.29x = 121,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.56/503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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