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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.91, 760.26 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.91, 760.26 and 160.19 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.91 : 760.26 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.91/760.26 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.91x = 760.26 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.91x = 121,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,782.25/506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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