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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 761.48 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 761.48 and 160.95 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 761.48 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/761.48 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 761.48 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 122,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,563.77/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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