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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 760.79 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 760.79 and 160.61 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 760.79 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/760.79 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 760.79 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 122,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,189.68/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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