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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 761.44 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 761.44 and 160.93 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 761.44 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/761.44 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 761.44 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 122,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,538.54/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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