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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.85, 761.58 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.85, 761.58 and 161.11 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.85 : 761.58 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.85/761.58 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.85x = 761.58 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.85x = 122,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,698.15/507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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