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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 762.03 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 762.03 and 161.30 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 762.03 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/762.03 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 762.03 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 122,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,917.34/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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