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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.53 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.53 and 160.94 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.53 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.53 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.53 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 122,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,560.64/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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