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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.81, 764.64 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.81, 764.64 and 163.13 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.81 : 764.64 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.81/764.64 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.81x = 764.64 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.81x = 124,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.90/509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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