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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.66, 762.72 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.66, 762.72 and 161.90 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.66 : 762.72 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.66/762.72 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.66x = 762.72 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.66x = 123,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,483.96/508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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