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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 763.26 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 763.26 and 162.10 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 763.26 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/763.26 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 763.26 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 123,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,724.45/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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