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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.59 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.59 and 160.52 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.59 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.59 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.59 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 122,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,086.10/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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