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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 760.78 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 760.78 and 160.66 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 760.78 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/760.78 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 760.78 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 122,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,226.91/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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