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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 761.48 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 761.48 and 160.87 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 761.48 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/761.48 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 761.48 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 122,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,498.67/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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