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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 764.59 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 764.59 and 163.06 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 764.59 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/764.59 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 764.59 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 124,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,672.68/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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