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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 763.17 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 763.17 and 162.14 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 763.17 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/763.17 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 763.17 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 123,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,740.38/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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