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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 761.73 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 761.73 and 165.82 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 761.73 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/761.73 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 761.73 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 126,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,310.07/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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