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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.95, 761.97 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.95, 761.97 and 161.31 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.95 : 761.97 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.95/761.97 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.95x = 761.97 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.95x = 122,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,913.38/507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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