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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 759.04 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 759.04 and 164 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 759.04 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/759.04 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 759.04 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 124,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,482.56/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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