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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 761.83 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 761.83 and 161.25 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 761.83 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/761.83 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 761.83 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 122,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,845.09/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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