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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 761.20 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 761.20 and 160.79 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 761.20 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/761.20 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 761.20 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 122,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,393.42/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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