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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 760.09 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 760.09 and 160.04 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 760.09 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/760.09 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 760.09 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 121,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,644.80/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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