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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 761.00 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 761.00 and 160.70 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 761.00 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/761.00 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 761.00 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 122,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,288.09/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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