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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.63, 760.12 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.63, 760.12 and 160.01 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.63 : 760.12 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.63/760.12 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.63x = 760.12 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.63x = 121,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,626.80/506.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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