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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.75, 755.63 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.75, 755.63 and 161.75 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.75 : 755.63 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.75/755.63 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.75x = 755.63 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.75x = 122,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,223.15/503.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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