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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 763.30 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 763.30 and 162.20 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 763.30 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/763.30 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 763.30 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 123,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,807.26/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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