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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 764.64 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 764.64 and 167.72 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 764.64 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/764.64 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 764.64 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 128,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,245.42/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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