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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 761.53 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 761.53 and 161.01 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 761.53 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/761.53 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 761.53 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 122,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613.95/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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