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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.69, 760.03 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.69, 760.03 and 164.69 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.69 : 760.03 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.69/760.03 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.69x = 760.03 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.69x = 125,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,169.34/506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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