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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 761.84 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 761.84 and 161.19 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 761.84 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/761.84 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 761.84 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 122,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,800.99/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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