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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 761.67 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 761.67 and 161.14 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 761.67 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/761.67 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 761.67 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 122,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,735.50/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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