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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 761.99 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 761.99 and 161.27 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 761.99 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/761.99 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 761.99 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 122,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,886.13/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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