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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.46 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.46 and 161.00 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.46 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.46 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.46 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 122,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,596.96/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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