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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.81, 761.69 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.81, 761.69 and 161.15 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.81 : 761.69 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.81/761.69 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.81x = 761.69 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.81x = 122,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746.34/507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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