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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 761.68 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 761.68 and 161.14 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 761.68 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/761.68 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 761.68 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 122,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,737.12/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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