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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.13, 763.83 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.13, 763.83 and 162.56 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.13 : 763.83 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.13/763.83 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.13x = 763.83 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.13x = 124,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,168.20/509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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