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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.12, 763.66 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.12, 763.66 and 162.48 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.12 : 763.66 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.12/763.66 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.12x = 763.66 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.12x = 124,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,079.48/509.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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