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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 763.10 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 763.10 and 162.07 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 763.10 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/763.10 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 763.10 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 123,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,671.77/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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