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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 763.10 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 763.10 and 162.06 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 763.10 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/763.10 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 763.10 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 123,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,667.99/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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