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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.58, 764.48 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.58, 764.48 and 162.87 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.58 : 764.48 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.58/764.48 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.58x = 764.48 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.58x = 124,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510.86/509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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