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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 761.95 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 761.95 and 161.28 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 761.95 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/761.95 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 761.95 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 122,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,890.09/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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