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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 762.56 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 762.56 and 161.67 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 762.56 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/762.56 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 762.56 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 123,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,279.26/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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