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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 760.92 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 760.92 and 160.60 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 760.92 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/760.92 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 760.92 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 122,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,203.75/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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