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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 762.04 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 762.04 and 161.34 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 762.04 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/762.04 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 762.04 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 122,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,947.53/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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