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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 760.76 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 760.76 and 165.25 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 760.76 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/760.76 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 760.76 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 125,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,714.76/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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