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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.14, 763.72 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.14, 763.72 and 162.58 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.14 : 763.72 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.14/763.72 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.14x = 763.72 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.14x = 124,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,165.60/509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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