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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.47 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.47 and 160.39 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.47 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.47 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.47 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 121,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,971.78/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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