Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,730, 766,095 and 160,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,730, 766,095 and 160,522 is: 240,783
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,730 : 766,095 = 160,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,730/766,095 = 160,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,730x = 766,095 × 160,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,730x = 122,975,101,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,975,101,590/510,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,783
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