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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 760.18 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 760.18 and 160.13 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 760.18 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/760.18 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 760.18 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 121,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,727.62/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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