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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 762.63 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 762.63 and 161.68 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 762.63 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/762.63 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 762.63 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 123,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,302.02/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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