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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.66, 759.92 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.66, 759.92 and 160.02 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.66 : 759.92 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.66/759.92 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.66x = 759.92 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.66x = 121,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,601.60/506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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