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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.08, 763.46 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.08, 763.46 and 167 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.08 : 763.46 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.08/763.46 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.08x = 763.46 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.08x = 127,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,497.82/509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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