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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 761.09 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 761.09 and 160.76 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 761.09 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/761.09 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 761.09 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 122,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,348.22/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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