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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.71, 761.60 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.71, 761.60 and 161.06 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.71 : 761.60 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.71/761.60 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.71x = 761.60 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.71x = 122,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,658.68/507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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