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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 761.74 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 761.74 and 161.15 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 761.74 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/761.74 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 761.74 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 122,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,750.19/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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