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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 760.23 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 760.23 and 164.82 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 760.23 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/760.23 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 760.23 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 125,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,301.11/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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