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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.95, 763.47 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.95, 763.47 and 162.31 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.95 : 763.47 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.95/763.47 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.95x = 763.47 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.95x = 123,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,918.82/508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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