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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.82, 764.73 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.82, 764.73 and 167.82 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.82 : 764.73 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.82/764.73 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.82x = 764.73 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.82x = 128,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,336.99/509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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