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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 761.35 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 761.35 and 160.89 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 761.35 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/761.35 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 761.35 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 122,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,489.79/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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