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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.87, 763.09 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.87, 763.09 and 162.11 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.87 : 763.09 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.87/763.09 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.87x = 763.09 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.87x = 123,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,706.02/508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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