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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.30, 764.07 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.30, 764.07 and 162.66 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.30 : 764.07 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.30/764.07 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.30x = 764.07 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.30x = 124,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281.58/509.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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