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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 763.38 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 763.38 and 162.27 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 763.38 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/763.38 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 763.38 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 123,873.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,873.67/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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