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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.53, 764.26 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.53, 764.26 and 162.86 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.53 : 764.26 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.53/764.26 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.53x = 764.26 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.53x = 124,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,467.38/509.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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