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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.85, 763.37 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.85, 763.37 and 162.23 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.85 : 763.37 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.85/763.37 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.85x = 763.37 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.85x = 123,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,840.70/508.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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