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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.41, 762.34 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.41, 762.34 and 161.65 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.41 : 762.34 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.41/762.34 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.41x = 762.34 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.41x = 123,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,232.67/508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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