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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 761.51 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 761.51 and 161.04 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 761.51 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/761.51 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 761.51 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 122,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,632.55/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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