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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.41, 759.62 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.41, 759.62 and 164.41 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.41 : 759.62 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.41/759.62 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.41x = 759.62 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.41x = 124,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,889.12/506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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