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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 763.10 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 763.10 and 166.79 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 763.10 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/763.10 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 763.10 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 127,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,277.45/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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