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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.24, 763.92 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.24, 763.92 and 162.59 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.24 : 763.92 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.24/763.92 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.24x = 763.92 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.24x = 124,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,205.75/509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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