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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 761.16 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 761.16 and 160.89 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 761.16 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/761.16 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 761.16 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 122,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,463.03/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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