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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.06, 763.67 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.06, 763.67 and 162.31 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.06 : 763.67 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.06/763.67 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.06x = 763.67 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.06x = 123,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,950.47/509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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