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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.55 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.55 and 160.31 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.55 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.55 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.55 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 121,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,924.05/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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