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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.19, 762.41 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.19, 762.41 and 161.55 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.19 : 762.41 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.19/762.41 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.19x = 762.41 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.19x = 123,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,166.53/508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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