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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 763.91 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 763.91 and 162.66 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 763.91 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/763.91 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 763.91 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 124,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,257.60/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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