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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.93 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.93 and 164.64 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.93 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.93 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.93 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 125,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,114.88/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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