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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.83, 763.35 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.83, 763.35 and 162.18 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.83 : 763.35 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.83/763.35 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.83x = 763.35 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.83x = 123,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,800.10/508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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