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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 758.64 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 758.64 and 163.76 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 758.64 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/758.64 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 758.64 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 124,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,234.89/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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